Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator

Job Description:

Easterseals Vermont is the leading agency in the state in working hand-in-hand with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) to find family-centered solutions that promote child welfare and create safety and well-being.

We are looking for an Intensive Family Based Services Coordinator to join our team in Burlington, Vermont! The individual in this key position will be responsible for the following:

• Write and implement plans of care to be approved by the consulting agency clinician.

• Write contact notes, formal monthly reports and discharge summaries.

• Maintain frequent communications with Family Service Workers to ensure compliance with the family’s case plan.

• Provide services to families within their home and community settings

• Assist the family in finding resources for preventative and supportive services ie; housing, transportation and substance abuse treatment, counseling and nutrition.

• Help caregivers to recognize their children’s needs, and make plans and implement strategies so that they meet their children’s needs and grow in their confidence and skills, while providing a safe environment for their children.

• Participate in meetings, conferences, trainings events as assigned.

• Provide transportation for clients when required.

• Testify concerning services in court when subpoenaed.

• Ensure Family Assessments are done within a timely manner as prescribed by IFBS policies

• Create crisis plans and respond to crisis calls as needed

• Provide in home family support during the times that work for the family.

• Implement short term (13 week) intervention and support in an effort to prevent DCF involvement or out of home care, and/or to reunify children with their family; to improve family functioning.

• Coordinate services with other providers, such as Schools, Early Intervention services, clinicians and other relevant service providers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

• Two (2) years of experience preferred

• Excellent writing skills necessary

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Compensation: Starting $24.46 per hour. Additional compensation based upon years of related experience.

Hours: This is a full-time position.
 

What’s in it for you? We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time, eligible employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability

• PTO begins accruing on your first day!

• Up to 9 paid holidays annually, plus one floating holiday of your choice. For programs that remain open during holidays, staff scheduled to work will receive holiday pay in accordance with program guidelines.

• 403(b) employer match up to a maximum of 3%

• Tuition reimbursement after one year of employment

• Student loan repayment for qualifying degrees after one year of employment

• Wellness programs: nutritional counseling services, reimbursement programs for weight loss & tobacco cessation

To apply, please click on the blue “Apply Now” button to submit your application. Difficulty submitting your application? Contact Jess: 603-260-4774 or [email protected]

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